Bringing mental health research and AI together - Microsoft Accessibility Blog

Through our work in the Microsoft AI for Accessibility program, we have learned there are big gaps in mental health services around the globe. In some countries, there may only be one mental health professional per 100,000 people. When paired with the reality that 1 in 5 people have a mental health condition, we are asking how technology can and should be involved. In February, we shared our call for project proposals that aim to accelerate mental health research, data insights, and innovations using AI, and today we want to highlight the projects we're supporting. Of the 89% of people who screened positive for major depression through Mental Health America's online survey last year, 79% do not want to pursue psychotherapy or medications, yet 50% want access to digital tools.